Family support is intended to support families who have children with developmental disabilities or delays with costs that are beyond those normally experienced by other families.  The primary purpose of the FSSP is to support children and family members with developmental disabilities or delays to remain in their own nurturing family setting and prevent out-of-home placements.  The services paid for by the FSSP funds include, but are not limited to:

• Respite care-temporary care of the person with the developmental disability
• Professional services-counseling, occupational/speech/physical therapies
• Medical and dental expenses relating to the disability-not otherwise covered by other sources such as Medicaid or private insurance
• Transportation-mileage costs related to accessing care needs or specialists
• Assistive technology-mobility aids, adaptive equipment, communication devices
• Home/vehicle modification-ramps, lifts, widened door frames
• Other individual expenses-special diets, specialized clothing

To apply for this program, families should contact the Service Coordinator in their community.